Linked research data from idea to impact

Dimensions data and solutions for discovery and analytics
882k
Clinical Trials
163m
Patents
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Policy documents
7m
Grants
31m
Datasets
260m
Online citations
146m
Publications

Accelerate research discovery

We make finding and interpreting global research data fast and simple.

Dimensions provides a suite of research products and time-saving solutions that connect the dots across the research ecosystem.

You can be confident that you’re not missing anything vital, as we host the largest collection of interconnected global research data, including over 70% of publications with full-text indexing, and layer it with visual applications to fuel discovery.

Whatever you need to uncover, our platform and solutions can drive your decision-making and propel information discovery, saving you hours of time. Dimensions allows you to search, extract and analyze data whenever you please.

A new dimension for research

What is Dimensions?

We provide the world’s largest collection of linked research data, accessible via our web platform and time-saving, workflow-based applications. The Dimensions database consists of vast amounts of linked data from various disciplines in a single platform.

If you have more specific or unique requirements, such as integrating your own data or building a customized solution for your business, our experienced data science experts can help meet your needs. 

Watch our short video to learn more about our data and how we speed up research discovery and insight.

Find a solution for your needs

With Dimensions, the possibilities are endless.

We’re proud to serve organizations big and small across government bodies, pharmaceutical companies and corporate enterprises to leading universities and publishers.

Dimensions data solutions cover the entire research life cycle, from grants to policy documents, providing comprehensive insights that look beyond the publications. We put users at the heart of what we do and have created solutions to solve everyday research problems. 

To find a solution for your needs, start by taking a look at our audience pages.

Drive efficiencies in your workflow

Fast-track your workflow. See some of our most popular uses below or explore our use cases to see what else we can do.

Conduct horizon scanning

Quickly undertake complex landscape analysis.

Identify new technologies, spot research opportunities and stay ahead of competitors. Access to the comprehensive Dimensions database allows organizations to identify patterns and make informed decisions for strategic future planning. 

Our visual and interactive application allows you to analyze millions of research outputs for any given research landscape in seconds.

Find reviewers fast

Pinpoint reviewers for grant applications or publication manuscripts at speed.

Access a data-driven list of potential reviewers. A “match score” listed against each individual gives an idea of how well their expertise aligns with your application/manuscript.

Quickly identify research security risk

Protect your institution against research security risk, as we make it fast and simple to manage compliance.

Easily and confidently inform disclosures, prioritize risk factors, and review research networks in a purpose-built research security application that draws on the largest scientific research database, for robust and fast verification.

Sara Rouhi

“PLOS relies on Dimensions for baseline data about institutions and their funding sources for agreement discussions but also for internal business analytics”


SARA ROUHI, PLOS

AIDAN MORRISON

“With Dimensions, I don’t waste my time clicking through and switching between databases to find the answers to my questions.”


AIDAN MORRISON, EMERALD PUBLISHING

Donna Axel

“Dimensions is becoming a popular resource across campus and earns high marks for its ease-of-use.”


Donna Axel, University of Colorado

Aruna Rajan

“Dimensions Analytics has a wider coverage than other databases in the space”.


Aruna Rajan, Illumina

Jenny Wooldridge

“Dimensions has improved the ability of the National Physical Laboratory to do research evaluation and analysis by a factor of 10”


Jenny Wooldridge, National Physical Laboratory

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